The INDEPENDENT, December 3, 2009 Hunting/fishing licenses now on sale Hunting and fishing licenses for 2010 are now available – just in time for holiday gift giv- ing. They are sold on the Ore- gon Department of Fish and Wildlife Web site, at ODFW li- cense agents and at ODFW of- fices that sell licenses. A new Juvenile Resident Sports Pac makes a great gift and allows 12 to 17 year-olds to fish, hunt, crab and clam all year for only $55. The package includes one of each of the fol- lowing: Combination angling/ hunting/shellfish license; com- bined angling harvest tag; up- land game bird and Oregon wa- terfowl validation; and tags (general or controlled) for buck deer, elk, bear, cougar and spring turkey. And, don’t forget the grown- ups on your list. Adult anglers and hunters reap the benefits of reduced pricing in a Sports Pac for $164.75. Senior citi- zens 70 and over, who have been Oregon residents for five years, get a fishing license for $15 and a hunting license for $13.75. Raffle tickets start at $4.50 and make a great gift for any hunter who wants an addi- tional chance to hunt big game during an extended season and in an expanded hunt area. To purchase a license as a gift, tell the sales clerk you’d like to make a gift purchase and be prepared to give the hunter’s or angler’s full name and date of birth (month, day, year). If the person has previ- ously had a license, make sure you have their ODFW hunter/ angler ID number, which is found at the top of the license. If you are purchasing a license for someone who has never had a license, you will have to provide their Social Security number in compliance with Federal and State law. Whether you are buying your own license or buying one as a gift, an Oregon hunting or fishing license is a great pur- chase at any time. Not only does it give you, your family and friends the opportunity to recreate outdoors all year, ODFW staff work hard to pro- vide you with the information you need to make the most of your experience. Visit the ODFW Web site for tips, tech- niques, places to go and recre- ational forecasts. New 2010 ODFW sport li- cense and tag fees are in effect for 2010 licenses. To see the new fees, visit ODFW’s Web site (PDF). Still time to winterize your boat The colder weather is a sig- nal to recreational boaters to start winterizing your boat. It’s important to winterize your boat to avoid costly repairs in the spring. Here’s a list to make winterizing your boat a little faster: 1. If possible, store your boat ashore for the winter. The bulk- head, keel and motor are the critical areas needing support. Cradles work best, but don’t store your boat on a cradle that wasn’t designed for the boat you have. 2. If you store your boat in the water, make sure to close all through-hull fittings, gate valves and seacocks to keep the water out. As water freezes, it expands and can break these important features. Also, plug any exhaust ports. Do not, however, close cockpit drains. Check on your boat occasional- ly to make sure lines are se- cure and the bilge remains dry. 3. Make sure to cover your boat. Use a frame under the cover to prevent water from pooling or tearing the cover. Canvas is best because it breathes. If you use plastic, make sure you leave vents in it to allow any moisture to es- cape. Allow for drainage if you’re storing outside. 4. Add non-toxic antifreeze to water tanks, toilets and sep- tic holding tanks. Never use en- gine antifreeze in a freshwater system. 5. Remove any electronic equipment, important docu- ments or other valuables. Mari- nas are more like ghost yards in the winter, and tempting to thieves. Your Engine: • Drain the cooling system and add anti-freeze. On out- boards, this means filling a large bucket or drum with enough antifreeze fluid to reach the water intake, then running the motor until it is warm. Use non-toxic antifreeze only. • Disconnect the battery and store in a warm, dry place. If you have to leave it on board to operate an alarm or bilge pump, fill battery cells with dis- tilled water and fully charge it so it doesn’t freeze. Apply pe- troleum jelly to clean terminals to prevent corrosion. • Oil: Drain and replace the engine, transmission and out- drive oil. Replace gear oil in outdrives. Use internal oil fog- ger when the engine is warm to prevent corrosion. Many boat dealers have service centers that can help with the messy fluids and recycling for a rea- sonable price. • Top off fuel tanks, leaving a little room for expansion. Add a fuel stabilizer, especially if you run gasoline with ethanol blended in. • To keep water from collect- ing in outdrives, leave them in the down position. If winterizing a boat isn’t your forté, call or visit your local marine service center for prices and scheduling. For more tips on winterizing your boat and trailer, visit http://www.boatoregon.com/OS MB/Clean/maintenance.shtml# Winterizing_Your_Boat. Page 15 Power of the People By W. Marc Farmer, General Manager, West Oregon Electric Cooperative Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus will be at the West Oregon Electric Cooperative office for special keep- sake photographs on Wednesday, Decem- ber 9th, from noon to 2:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, December 16, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Minimum donation of $5 per person is requested with a family discount rate also available. All proceeds will go to the WOEC “Care to Share” energy as- sistance program to help West Oregon Electric Cooperative mem- bers. Gift idea: These special photographs are presented in a holi- day folder with an envelope so they are ready to mail to family and friends. 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